Overview

ARCHLine.XP 2023 - For faster, more spectacular design

ARCHLine.XP 2023 has the flexibility to support BIM project from beginning to end, from conceptual design to the creation of a detailed 3D model with full documentation. You can create an immersive presentation experience with cutting-edge technologies like the new Rendering module.

The main novelties of ARCHLine.XP 2023:

  1. New rendering engine
  2. Color scheme
  3. Rebars
  4. Construction sequence animation
  5. IFC 4 import / export
  6. Interference Check (MEP)
  7. Cleaner floor plan, customized 2D representation of 3D object

Architectural Features:

  1. Split level height
  2. Rebar
  3. Stairs geometry editing
  4. Construction Animation
  5. Replacing the Callout content with DWG or Raster image
  6. Roombook
  7. Perpendicular profile closure
  8. Wall extension
  9. Dimension wall scaling sets
  10. Two-Point Perspective on floorplan
  11. Built-in Rich Text format (RTF) editor
  12. Printing Layout modernization

Interior Design Features:

  1. Management of design variants in 3D views
  2. KBB furniture fronts with multiple handles
  3. Lights overview
  4. Find Material 
  5. Representing 3D objects in 2D with user defined groups
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Tutorial videos 2022

 

 

Overview

ARCHLine.XP 2022 - For Faster, Better Way to Design

ARCHLine.XP 2022 has the flexibility to support BIM project from beginning to end, from conceptual design to data-rich 3D model with detailed documents. You can create an immersive presentation experience with cutting-edge technologies such as PBR materials, artificial light color temperature, native Revit import enhancements, Microsoft OneDrive cloud support, and PDF 3D export.

Architectural Features:

  1. Extended capabilities for Native Revit import 
  2. Creating sliding doors in the Door Wizard
  3. Stairs landing thickness change
  4. Graphic list of stair steps
  5. Slab with sloped AND variable thickness
  6. Wall layers and phases
  7. Road section profile with materials
  8. Editable roof markers

Interior Design Features:

  1. PBR Materials
  2. Color temperature
  3. Creating custom ceiling with lights
  4. Tags: Cabinet parts
  5. Cabinet explosion with part numbers
  6. Cabinet opening animation
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Tutorial videos 2025

 

 

Overview

ARCHLine.XP, leading BIM software brand used globally, launches the 2025 version. It has an innovative new toolkit for building and interior design, point cloud management, MEP tools, and many useful little features that make design much faster.

Main new features of ARCHLine.XP 2025:

  1. Point Cloud to BIM with Plane Detection
  2. Export 3D Model into Revit
  3. Integrated bsDD buildingSMART’s service
  4. Object templates
  5. Automatic floor plan generator
  6. Graphical crop view
  7. MEP – Conduit
  8. Schedules by selection
  9. Sloped Mullions in Curtain Wall
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Tutorial videos 2024

 

Overview

With automation at the center, ARCHLine.XP 2024 opens a new era with tools never seen before.

Let's take a look at the ground-breaking features that will change the way architects and designers approach their projects.

Main new features of ARCHLine.XP 2024:

Architectural innovations:

  1. Converting floor plans from raster images to 3D models
  2. Automatic BIM modelling from 2D DWG floor plans
  3. Import point cloud in .rcs format
  4. Import point cloud in .las format
  5. Layer wrapping at wall ends
  6. Walls visible on other floors
  7. Room and area: User defined room names
  8. Truss Tool
  9. Printing plan sheets faster with the new Viewport tool
  10. Create profile variants
  11. Realistic site representation - Road markings
  12. Architrave hatch on floor plan
  13. Numbering
  14. User interface

Interior design innovations:

  1. Cabinet with built-in LED lights
  2. Scaling and rotating textures
  3. ARCHLine.XP Warehouse
  4. Variants with customised doors and windows

Accessories:

  1. AI ChatGPT Assistant
  2. License Assistant
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Software License Agreement 2024

ARCHLINE.XP SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT

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This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Hungary. The laws of such jurisdiction shall govern without reference to the conflicts-of-laws rules thereof. The UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods and the Uniform Computer Information Transaction Act shall not apply to (and are excluded from the laws governing) this Agreement. In addition, each party agrees that any claim, action or dispute arising under or relating to this Agreement will be brought exclusively in (and the parties will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of) the Budapest-Capital Regional Court of Hungary. Nothing in the foregoing will prevent CADLINE from bringing an action for infringement of intellectual property rights in any country where such infringement is alleged to occur.
 
Language
The English language version of this Agreement is legally binding in case of any inconsistencies between the English version and any translations. 
Construction.
Ambiguities in this Agreement will not be construed against the drafter.
 
Force Majeure
CADLINE will not be liable for any loss, damage or penalty resulting from delays or failures in performance resulting from acts of God, supplier delay or other causes beyond CADLINE's reasonable control.
Product usage information
 
When you communicate with us, access our websites and servers through a browser or application, our servers automatically collect and record information.  
 
Here is the list of information your browser or device may tell us:
 
operating system name and version,
system configuration information, such as processor, memory, and graphics card,
the Internet Protocol (IP) address (which may tell us generally where you are located),
language preference,
ARCHLine.XP serial number, activation code, version, build number, graphics resolution the time and date of your request.
 
When we store personal information
 
When the issue you're experiencing requires you to contact us e.g. using Report a problem form, we store personal information as email address and data files associated with you on CADLINE servers. 
We take reasonable measures to destroy or permanently de-identify personal information in a secure manner when it is no longer required.
 
Copyright © 2023 CADLINE Ltd. ARCHLine.XP is registered trademarks of the CADLINE Ltd in Hungary and in other countries. All other trademarks are used for identification purposes only and are the property of their respective owners in this and other countries. All rights reserved.
 
Printable version
ARCHLine.XP 2024 - 64 bit websetup file
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Preliminary course - Interior design

Overview and preparation

For complete beginners to using CAD design software for drawing accurate floor plan and 3D visual of spaces for interior design.
The aim of the course is for applicants to quickly learn the most important tools and working methods of the ARCHLine.XP program,
so they are able to independently prepare e.g. the design documentation of a one-story apartment with visuals.
 
Computer requirements:
Hardware:
Computer that meets the System Requirements
 
Operating System:
Microsoft Windows 10 or newer
 
Software:
ARCHLine.XP 2021 or 2022 and the Workshop Projects install set.
 
Local administrative privileges on the computer may be required to allow for software installation and to configure computer settings.
 

Quick Start Guide

This short course is designed to help ARCHLine.XP users, whether new or familiar with previous versions, get started.
ARCHLine.XP is powerful BIM software, and we like to think it's easy to learn.
 
The following videos have been selected in such a way as to give as complete a picture as possible of the basic functions and main concepts of the program, such as the user interface, design tools and services.
 

1. Living room design

  1. Room forms
  2. Wall editing
  3. Preparation of floor and ceiling
  4. Room wizard
  5. Ceiling lights
  6. Curtains, corner window
  7. Furniture placement
  8. Visuals: Finishes and materials
     

2. Foundation

  1. General management and editing basics of ARCHLine.XP
  2. CAD basics: User interface and Drawing tools
  3. Basic architectural drawing: Creation of wall, door, window, floor, slab
  4. Interior design: Decorative profile, skirting board, curtains, picture on the wall, lighting, furniture
  5. Manufacturers' products and materials
  6. Visuals: Shadows, lights, photorealistic images
     

3. Bathroom design – Tiling

  1. Basic tiling: Wall and floor tiling
  2. Editing tiling in 3D
  3. Create a tiling pattern and tiling style
  4. Mosaic tiling
  5. Tiling on a 2D layout
  6. Built-in mirror
  7. Tiling documentation, wall views
  8. Tiling consignment: Listing
     

4. Kitchen design

  1. Cupboards, drawers, worktop, accessories.
  2. Cornicing, skirting boards.
  3. Worktop with sink and hob
  4. Materials and finishes
  5. Download from 3D Warehouse
     

5. Documentation

  1. Creating mood board
  2. Snapshot
  3. Managing floor plan organized by layers
  4. Coloured floor plan
  5. Wall views
  6. Printing layout
     

6. Lights

  1. Placement of library lamps
  2. False ceiling and reccessed spot lights
  3. Creating a new lamp, with light source
  4. Spot direction editing
  5. LED strips
  6. Using Luminous text
     

7. Rendering

  1. Project settings
  2. Rendering settings
  3. Render styles
  4. Rendering effects
  5. Render list
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Intermediate Course - Interior design

Overview and preparation

The Intermediate Course is recommended for future and current ARCHLine.XP users who have already completed the Preliminary Course and have the ARCHLine.XP Basic User Exam. ű
This course is a guide that helps you to gain practice through typical interior design examples and to be able to prepare complex designs.
Most episode will require a starting project.
Therefore, download the "Workshop installer - Intermediate Course" then install it.
This includes the projects for the intermediate course episodes.
What you will need to learn the course material:
 
Computer requirements:
Hardware:
Computer that meets the System Requirements
 
Operating System:
Microsoft Windows 10 or newer
 
Software:
ARCHLine.XP 2021 or 2022 and the Workshop Projects install set.
 
Local administrative privileges on the computer may be required to allow for software installation and to configure computer settings.
 

1. Materials

  1. Creating new material
  2. Download material from Showroom
  3. Download texture from the internet, from the manufacturer's site
  4. Editing material properties
  5. Seamless pattern – how to edit
  6. Transparent background materials - Alpha channel
  7. Bump mapping
     

2. Rendering part 2

  1. Point of view setting
  2. Day setting
  3. Material settings - render styles
  4. Material setting on architectural elements - part 2
  5. Material setting on the furniture - part 2
  6. Artificial lights
  7. Creating a final render image
  8. Photo post-processing
     

3. Architectural design

  1. Import floor plan as image with calibration
  2. Creating a wall style
  3. Import floor plan from raster PDF file with calibration
  4. Creating Wall
  5. Import floor plan from vector PDF file as geometry and calibration
  6. Importing a DWG drawing, drawing walls and windows
  7. Using the "Drawing walls on a DWG floor plan" command
  8. Construction of a wall niche
  9. Corner window
  10. Working on second floor
  11. IFC model import
     

4. Large Project management

  1. Saving project
  2. Archive
  3. Automatic save
  4. Not enough space on C drive?
  5. Project management (layers, views, perspectives...)
  6. Managing large projects  (identifying large objects, 3D solids.)
  7. Deleting objects that are too large or contain too much materials
  8. Delete unused materials from the project
     

5. Kitchen and storage furniture

  1. Drawers
  2. Fronts
  3. Curved closing element
  4. Worktop
  5. Plinth
  6. Excel listing
     

6. Upholstered furniture design

  1. Esmeralda pouf
  2. Marseille chair
  3. Profiles
  4. Creation of legs, seat cushions and backrests
  5. Assembling a chair
     

7. Stairs and railings

  1. Creating stairs
  2. Create railing
  3. Creating a gallery
  4. Spiral staircase
  5. Railing on the gallery
  6. Individual staircase, railing
  7. Wall on the side of the stairs
  8. Construction of a steel structure staircase
  9. Staircase with supporting structure
  10. Glass railing
     

8. Loft conversion

  1. Creating the roof of a penthouse apartment
  2. Specify roof level with 3 points
  3. Automatic roof
  4. Projected roof
  5. Attic slab
  6. Placement of skylight, custom window
  7. Creating a winter garden with a curtain wall
  8. Shade placement
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Advanced Course – Overview

Overview and preparation

The Advanced Course training material is recommended for future and current ARCHLine.XP users who have already completed the Basic and Intermediate courses and have the ARCHLine.XP Basic and Intermediate user exam.
This educational material is a guide to help you gain practice in creating unique, complex designs through additional interior design examples.
Most episode will require a starting project.
Therefore, download the "Workshop installer - Advanced Course" then install it.
This includes the projects for the intermediate course episodes.
 
Computer requirements:
Hardware:
Computer that meets the System Requirements
 
Operating System:
Microsoft Windows 10 or newer
 
Software:
ARCHLine.XP 2021 or 2022 and the Workshop Projects install set.
 
Local administrative privileges on the computer may be required to allow for software installation and to configure computer settings.
 

1. Layer Management

  1. Layer Properties
  2. Layer Walk Tool
  3. Layer: The general property of objects
  4. Layer Control Mode
  5. Create a New Layer
  6. Move objects to New Layer
  7. How to Delete layers
  8. Layer filters
  9. Show visible layers only
  10. Layer variations
  11. How to use layers on plot layout
     

2. Design phases

  1. Renovating buildings or planning complex projects is significantly simpler using the design phases.
  2. Existing state and the new construction plan
  3. Phase filters
  4. Graphical override
  5. Design phases on the printing layout
     

3. Doors and windows

  1. Creating a door panel based on an image
  2. Conversion of a downloaded object into a window
  3. Door/Window wizard
     

4. Teamwork

  1. Flow diagram for setting up Team project
  2. Setting up working areas
  3. Changing the editable status of working areas
  4. Offline mode - work away from the team
  5. Update Local copy to central model
  6. Reassign elements to a different working area
  7. Convert Team project to single-user project
  8. Change active working area on the View Control Bar
     

5. Lighting plans

  1. In this episode, we demonstrate through an example of how you can create the following type of electrical plans:
  2. Wiring layout
  3. Socket layout
  4. Switches layout
  5. Lamp layout
     

6. False ceiling

  1. Grid ceiling
  2. Plain ceiling
     

7. Curtain walls

  1. Basic concept: frames, dividers and panels
  2. Inserting doors and windows
  3. Curtain wall editing
  4. Create unique and customized glass insets in the wall
     

8. Wall framing

  1. Wall properties for frame structure
  2. Properties of the framework
  3. Column placement in frame structure
  4. Design with an architectural grid
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Architectural Modeling Course – Overview

Overview and preparation

Take your architecture modeling skills to the next level with the help of our online and free Architecture Modeling Course.

We'll begin the course with a brief explanation of Building Information Modeling and how you can use ARCHLine.XP as a tool to create  BIM model.

During the course, we will create building elements such as walls with doors, windows, stairs, ramps, floors and roofs with instant 3D views.

Once the model is in place, we'll add various views such as sections, elevations, site plans and photorealistic images, all created from one 3D model.

Next step is to create documentation produced directly from the BIM model, such as annotated print layouts, callouts, schedules, quantity take-offs, etc.

If you want to get to know the world of building information modeling, this course is for you!

 

Computer requirements:
Hardware:
Computer that meets the System Requirements
 
Operating System:
Microsoft Windows 10 or newer
 
Software:
ARCHLine.XP 2023 Professional and the Workshop Projects install set.
 
Local administrative privileges on the computer may be required to allow for software installation and to configure computer settings.
 

1. Converting the 2D room plan into 3D

  1. Getting to know the user interface
  2. Importing DWG and converting the 2D room plan into 3D
  3. Accurate drawing of architectural elements,
  4. Using window and door tools
  5. Adding slabs and ramps
  6. Working with multi-layer walls
  7. Creating corner window
  8. Drawing up the staircase
     

2. Multi storey building, working on second floor

  1. Multi storey buildings, creating second floor
  2. Accurate drawing of architectural elements,
  3. Working with multi-layer walls
  4. Staircase editing on second floor
  5. Using window and door tools
  6. Drawing up flat roof and balconies
  7. Creating railings
  8. Drawing up the staircase
     

3. Creating complex sloped roof

  1. Multi storey buildings, creating third floor for roof
  2. Editing slab contour
  3. Creating complex sloped roof
  4. Drawing tools (sketch or pick walls) to create the roof footprint
  5. Trim top of wall to roof
  6. Adding downspout and rain gutters
  7. Placing solar panels
  8. Creating columns
  9. Column accessories: cotout, recess, attachment
     

4. Section and elevation

  1. Creating sections.
  2. Representation modes of sections.
  3. Creating elevations.
  4. Shadows on elevations.
  5. Creating callout.
  6. Connect walls and floor for accurate section view.
  7. Refreshing section and callout.
     

5. Dimensioning, detailing and schedules

  1. Dimension properties
  2. Generating all wall dimensions at one time
  3. Door and window dimension tools,
  4. Moving door and window by editing dimension,
  5. Linear dimensions with horizontal, vertical, and aligned dimension lines
  6. Calculate area and volume of a room, editing room properties
  7. Room partitioning, e.g. when the kitchen, dining-room and lounge area combined into one space
  8. Tags
  9. Schedules
     

6. Documents in Layout

  1. Paper size, orientation, Stamp, Scale factor, Content to print.
  2. 3D image window
  3. How to create plot stamps? Create custom plot stamp
  4. PDF printing / Publishing a PDF file
  5. Printing queue
     

7. Creating in-place mass model

  1. Hiding texts and dimensions by layer walk.
  2. Using shapes to conceptualize a building model.
  3. Show conceptual buildings next to actual building.
  4. Layer manager.
  5. Move elements to another layer.
  6. Placing the city plan mass in the project by Link command. .
  7. Drawing a swimming pool.
  8. Import object from 3D Warehouse.
     

8. Visual Design

  1. Display 3D model in a perspective view.
  2. Adding shadows.
  3. Sun study - sun and shadow on a building over a period of time.
  4. Light sources. IES light sources, adding light sources. Placing lamps.
  5. Snapshots.
  6. Render styles.
  7. Creating new materials.
  8. Color card.
  9. Rendering
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Terms and Conditions

ARCHLINE.XP PROFESSIONAL - STUDENT AND LAB ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION

ARCHLine.XP Professional licenses for students, student groups, school labs and educators. Valid proof of eligibility will be requested before purchase. If the user is not currently studying or teaching, a standard license must be purchased. This product is not licensed for commercial use.

What kind of proof do we require?
Ordering this educational software requires additional paperwork and checks. We require proof of genuine academic status that explicitly shows in-date, relevant credentials. Only current students working towards a recognised, major qualification or verifiable educational professionals can apply for educational software.


Forms of acceptable proof include:

  • Valid school ID - an ID with the full name of student, faculty, school name, validity
  • A school-issued confirmation letter - document with school letterhead, student's or faculty member's full name, school name and date

Please note, we do not accept individual applications for educational products for students below 18 years of age.

Educational orders will only be accepted if the student has submitted them themselves.

Please note: Educational software is not licensed for commercial work.

 

License application evaluation:
Educational license applications will be evaluated within 2 working days.

If you are waiting for an educational license but haven't yet been asked to supply academic credentials, please check your order history and email spam folders.

 

Support for Educational Orders
Please note: for single student and teacher licenses support is only available directly to the named student or teacher on the license. This is to ensure licenses are not used commercially.
Telephone support is only available to schools, colleges and universities. Due to the large discounts on student orders, telephone support is not available.

 

Student Annual Subscriptions:

  • You must be a current student at an accredited educational institution to purchase.
  • Student Licenses are valid for one year from the date of purchase.
  • Student Licenses cannot be used for commercial (for-profit) work of any kind.

 

LAB Annual Subscriptions:

  • Lab Annual Subscriptions can only be applied for by student groups accommodating more than 10 students.
  • Lab Licenses are available only for educational institution with contractual agreement between the institution and CadLine. 
  • Lab Annual Subscriptions Licenses are intended for installation on computers in a networked lab situation.
  • Lab Annual Subscriptions expire 1 year from the date the license was generated.
  • Lab Annual Subscriptions cannot be used for commercial (for-profit) work of any kind.

 

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Resource Manager Help - Admin

 

Adding a new resource(s)

To add one or mutliple new resources, use the Admin menu at the right top corner of the Resource manager header.

The following page will appear after clicking on the "Add new resource" command:

Editing a resource

As an administrator you have acces to any of the translations available in the system. To edit an existing resource you may follow these steps:

  1. Select a language of your choice.
  2. Select a filter to narrow down the results.
  3. Type a search phrase to specifically look for texts that contain the given string.
  4. Edit the translation.
  5. Press the Save button

Reverting / Resetting a resource

When editing a resource you may want to reset your changes to the text that was previously saved. Simply hit the revert changes icon next to the translation to do so.

Rejecting a translation

To reject a translation:

  1. Find the translation
  2. Push the Reject button next to it.

As an administrator you have right to refuse / reject a previously created translations. Reasons vary but you may doing this for the following reasons for example:

  • The length of translation does not fit into the space it is represented at.
  • The translation's quality is poor.
  • The translation contains strings that may lead to unwanted software behavior.
  • The translation does not reflect the intentions of the original source text.
  • The translation contains legally risky parts, such as names of persons, products, other trademarks.
  • The translation contains questionable parts that may or do sound offensive or otherwise questionable.
  • The translation contains stings that may hurt the partnership agreement in any way (for example changing the contact e-mail where it is not allowed).

Activating resources in-software

You have two options to activate resources in-software. Please use any of these for your convenience:

1. From interface

  1. Right click on an empty grey area of the ribbon bar and select the "Resource re-import" command.
  2. Wait a few seconds.
  3. Restart the software.

2. Using a command

  1. Type any of these two following commands. The first one imports the current locale, the 2nd one imports all locale:
  2. Wait a few seconds.
  3. Restart the software.

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Resource Manager Help

The ARCHLine.XP Resource Manager is your ONE source of truth for resource localization, a centralized, online solution to search, manage, edit, translate all your language resources through a single and easy to use online platform. It is always up to date and accessible from all around the globe no matter you work from one office or another or from your home office.

Each and every partner can access their respective languages after logging in, to edit or revise existing translations, translate newly introduced ones or find translations that have been changed in the meantime. This help page can be used as a reference for your work with these resources. If you cannot find an answer here, please contact us.

Table of content

  1. How to use the Resource Manager?

  2. Finding resources

  3. Filtering resources

  4. Translating resources

  5. Testing resources

  6. Resource types

  7. Resource statuses

  8. Protected strings

  9. Errors and warnings

Please use this "Table of content" to quick jump to a certain section you are interested in.

1. How to use the Resource Manager?

The Resource manager is very simple to use. The basic steps are the following:

  1. Use the interface to find a resource you would like to edit.
  2. Translate the reference string to your language.
  3. Save the changes.

If you would like to modify an existing translation, the steps are the same.

A few tips and rules to follow, to create the best translation possible:

KISS

Keep It Short & Simple. There's a character counter to help you with this.

ASK

Are you unsure how and where the translation will appear? Use the "Ask for context" button.

HARMONIZE

Be consistent: If you translated a specific term or command already, use the same naming everywhere else.

TEST

Test your translation to make sure it really appears correct, and fits the interface entirely.

2. Finding resources

When you log in to the Resource Manager you can see all resources unfiltered by default. If you look for a specific resource or one that contains specific keys or keywords, you can use the search field and its two options.

  1. Type or paste any string into the Search field.
  2. Hit the Search button to search.

Exact match only

Enable the "Exact match only" option if you would like to find resources that contain the specified string only in the exact same form.

Example:

When you use the search term "single wall" you will end up with different results if you enable or disable the "Exact match only" option. If the option is disabled, you get a free search which will find all strings containing either the word "single" or the word "wall". If you enable the option, you will end up having hit that contain "single wall" in this specific combination only.

Search keys only

Enable the "Search keys only" option if you would like to find resources with the given key. The Key of a resource is usually a number but it can be a string too in specific cases.

Example:

Searching for the word "wall" ends up with two different set of results when the "Search keys only" option is enabled:

And when it is disabled:

No result

In case the search or filtering ended up with no result, you will see a message appearing in the hit list.

3. Filtering resources

You can filter resources based on their status (all, new, existing, approved, not approved) and their types (All, Dialog strings, Messages, Material names, etc...). You can also filter the amount of hits per page.

  1. Select a filter for the resource type.
  2. Select a status filter.
  3. Select a value from the "Show [amount] hits per page" combo.

4. Translating resources

You can decide whether you would like to use an external translator service, translate manually, use the original string as the translation or simply use a blank translation.

  1. Use the resource list to find the resource you would like to work with.
  2. Type / paste a new resource or make changes to an existing one.
  3. Click "Save" to save changes and publish them to the resource manager.

Saving

All saved resources will be used in future releases. Note that if you make changes to a resource, but you do NOT save it, your translation will NOT be published and CANNOT be used in future releases.

  1. Type or paste your translation.
  2. Hit Save to publish changes.
  3. A confirmation message appers soon.

Translator services

You can use certain supported translator services right from the Resource Manager interface. The chosen translator service provider will automatically get the reference string as an input and you will see an offer for a possible translation appearing in a new browser tab. From there you can copy / paste the translation back if you find it good enough. IMPORTANT: No context or any other supporting information is provided to the translator services, thus the abilities of such services to generate a good result are by nature limited. ALWAYS check and cross-reference the automatic translation with your previous translations before using for a high quality result.

Note that not all translator services are available in all languages. (The picture above shows Google Tranlsate and DeepL.) You will see translator services appearing only if your language is supported by these service providers. Do you use any other service? Please let us know and we will check whether a similar integration is possible in your language!

Use reference as translation

Sometimes - especially in case of product names, trade marks, years, etc. your translation should match the source reference text. In these cases use the "Use reference as translation" button. It appears next to the translation service providers and it's icon is an arrow pointing from left to right (from the reference to the translation field).

Character count

The character count appears as a number next to both the source and the translated text.

In many cases there's a limited space on the interface where a certain string will appear. A perfect match in the character count in all languages would not be possible. (Statistically speaking, languages using the latin alphapet or an extended version of it are many times expressing sentences in a longer form when compared to English for example.) But it is recommended to keep your translation as close to the length of the source text as possible to guarantee that they are represented in their full extent.

Ask for context 

Source text may appear in many different situations and also because how languages treat certain cituations it might be important in several cases to understand how and when exactly your translation would appear. Sometimes it is clear and sometimes a little more context would help a lot. In this case you can actually send a context request by clicking on the "Ask for context" button.

When a resource already has a context (either given by request or by default) you will see a the context icon appearing filled. Just hover your mouse over this icon and read the context.

5. Testing resources in-software

You can test your translations in-software easily by following these steps and using one of the following commands:

  1. Start ARCHLine.XP. (Note: if you are not successful with the following steps, try running ARCHLine.XP with administrative rights.)
  2. Type any of the following two commands. The 1st one imports the current locale, the 2nd one imports all locale:
  3. Wait a few seconds.
  4. Restart the software.
  5. Check your translations.

6. Resource types

Resources are sorted into different types for easier translation and resource management. There are the following types available:

  • Dialog strings
  • Message strings
  • Prompt strings
  • Menu and interface items
  • DC content names and properties
  • DC collection names
  • DC material names
  • Style names
  • Ribbon tooltips
  • Energetics
  • Property grid tips

Dialog strings

A dialog string appears all around classic dialogs in the software, should that be a property dialog or an input dialog. A typical example to that:

Message strings

Certain messages and warnings can be translated using this resource type. An example to a typical message:

Prompt strings

Prompt strings appear at the software prompt as a guide for the user to help understanding what step they are in or what sort of input the sorfware is waiting for. A typical prompt string appears as this:

Translat_Int - Menu and interface items

Interface items such as classic menu items and commands of the Ribbon menu can be translated using this resource. An example to the classic and the Ribbon menu items:
 

DC content names and properties

Design Center content such as names of objects, groups, profiles, doors and windows, etc. can be translated using this resource. In case the item is parametric, you will also find the names of its parameters in this resource. A typical DC content and its parameters looks like this:

DC collection names

Design Center content appears organized into Design Center Categories or Collections. The names of such Collections can be translated using this resource type.

DC material names

Materials are also appearing in the Design Center but their translation is organized into a different resource type for easier translation and management. A typical material name appears like this:

Style names

Style names appear several places in the software, where an item type supports the use of styles (for example: walls, roofs, etc.). This resource type contains those style names. An example for style names appearing on the interface:

Ribbon tooltips

Ribbon tooltips appear when you hover your mouse cursor over a command at the Ribbon bar and leave it there for a short while. These tooltips tipically help understanding the purpose of a command and sometimes describe how to use one:

Energetics

Project properties that are mostly used for energetic calculations can be translated via this resource type.

Property grid tips

Property grid property names and tips can be translated using this resource type but only for a few specific item type such as Lights, Freeform Surface, Dormer roof and Projected roof, Magnifier.

7. Resource statuses

A resource can be in a few specific statuses. These are the following:

  • New resource
  • Existing resource
  • Changed resource
  • Unchanged resource
  • Approved resource
  • Unapproved resource
  • With context
  • Without context
  • Context requested

Resources change their statuses based on how they are translated, accepted, changed or newly created.

New resource

A resource that has been not existing before (or deleted and later recreated) is a new resource. You can easily find new resources by using this filter to focus on translating new resources only.

Existing resource

An existing resource is the counterpart of the new resource. It is not changed, neither new. This filter is very useful for cross-referencing.

Changed resource

When an existing resource changes during development it appears as "Changed resource" for you. This filter is very good to track changes that you need to follow in your translations too.

Unchanged resource

A resource that has not been changed is in unchanged status. This filter is very useful for cross-referencing.

Approved resource

The administrator has the right to accept or reject translations. If a translation is accepted it appears as an "Approved resource".

Unapproved resource

The administrator has the right for specific reasons to reject a translation. If a translation is rejected by the administrator, it gets the "Not approved" status and you need to change its translation.

With context

All resources having a context provided are in the "With context" status. Once a context request is answered it automatically appears here.

Without context

All resources having no context are listed using the "Without context" status.

Context requested

All resources having a context requested and not answered yet are listed using the "Context requested" status. This is an excellent status filter to use when you would like to find out whether your request is still open or not.

8. Protected strings

Strings that are used by the software to dinamically fill up with content based on the context often appear in the resources and are easy to recognize as they contain specific characters. Those strings are called protected strings and should not be translated or removed. You are free to translate the surrounding text or even change the location of such protected string to naturally match the way it would be used in your language, but otherwise should be left untouched. Here's an example for the protected string "%s" that is used by the software to fill up with data bound to the user's hardware environment:

You may see the following protected strings appearing in source texts:

  • %c
  • %d
  • %lf
  • %s
  • {0}
  • {1}
  • {2}
  • etc...

ALT characters

ALT characters are the ones that may appear in the menu while holding the ALT key on your keyboard and are used as shortcuts. For example pressing ALT and then pressing F will open the File menu. However this is intuitive only if your language calls files similar to the English source. Because of this, you can freely reposition the ALT character marker in a translation before another letter if in your language that is most intuitive. The ALT character marker is: "&". 

An example in the Italian translation:

&Disegno attuale

Amount of protected strings

The amount of protected strings in your translation must match the amount of protected strings in the source. Removing a protected text may result in crashes thus the Resource Manager won't allow such translations without an error message.

Order of protected strings

The order of protected stings are important especially when you see it appearing several times in the source. In such cases these may look the same but actually are used in a specific sequence and expected to be in a specific order. Do not change the order of  protected strings. If the translation feels unnatural this way, please send us a message and we will help you.

Example: In the picture above the resource will be first filled up with the (1.) Name of the Graphics card, (2.) the Date of the Driver and (3.) the Version info of the driver respectively in this specific order at where the %s protected strings appear. Changing the translation in a way that it represents a different order would not change the filling order and this way it would only lead to seemingly misrepresented data. 

9. Errors and warnings

The Resource Manager can warn you for smaller issues and / or show you error messages, depending on the content of your translation.

Warnings 

Warnings may appear next to your translation if your translation does not match certain minor criteria. Certain languages handle these criteria different from the other, so you can ignore these warnings if your language is like that. These criteria are the following:

  • Punctuations do no match. - If your translation does not match the source punctuation, such as full stop (.), semicolon (:), comma (,), question mark(?) or exclamation mark (!) for example, the Resource Manager will show a warning. However the use of punctuation may be fundamentally different in certain languages. For example: the exclamation mark (!) is rarely used in English to highlight the importance of a message, but other languages may use it like that.
  • First letter casing do not match. - Many languages use a CAPITAL LETTER when used for starting a sentence.
  • Source text starts with space. - A few strings may intentionally start with a space character because of the way they are represented on the interface.
  • Source text ends with space. - A few strings may intentionally end with a space character because of the way they are represented on the interface.
  • The translation contains at least 1.5 times more characters than the source. - In many cases there's a limited space on the interface where a certain string will appear. A perfect match in the character count in all languages would not be possible. (Statistically speaking, languages using the latin alphapet or an extended version of it are many times expressing sentences using more characters when compared to English for example.) But it is recommended to keep your translation as close to the length of the source text as possible to guarantee that they are represented in their full extent.

Errors

Errors appear when there's something fundamentally wrong with the translation which may also break the user experience seriously or even lead to software crashes. This is why when there's an error, the translated text cannot be used at all. Errors are the following:

  • The translation contains less protected strings than the source text.
  • The order of protected strings in the translated text does not match the source.
 
 
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